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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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The V-750 Dvina, also known as the SA-2 Guideline, was famously used during the Cold War and played a significant role in the downing of the U-2 spy plane in 1960.
The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque houses a V-750 Dvina missile, showcasing its historical significance and technological design.
The missile was a component of the S-75 air defense system, which was widely deployed by the Soviet Union and its allies during the Cold War.
It saw action in the Vietnam War, where it was used by North Vietnamese forces against American aircraft.
The technology and strategies developed for the V-750 Dvina have informed the design and deployment of subsequent surface-to-air missile systems worldwide.
